My girlfriend and I stayed for 3 nights here and it was undeniably the unique experience we were anticipating. Firstly, hats off to Rong and the rest of the family for being such wonderful hosts. They were warm, welcoming and took the extra step to make sure we felt part of the family. It's much different than the average hotel experience- we felt as if we were staying in a private resort with our family/friends, although we had only known the people there for just a couple of days. The location isn't the best, but we had more than enough activities to keep us occupied.

One of Rong's long-time friends, Bau (who picked us up from the airport) drove us to the main tourist attractions for a very reasonable price. We really enjoyed Bau's company- though he couldn't speak much english, he was assuring, sweet and patient. Likewise for most of the trip, we were able to take our time and not feel at all rushed.

We were supposed to visit the waterfalls on the third day but due to safety reasons, Rong strongly recommended that we postpone or cancel the trip because it rained so heavily. However, Phil(also one of Rong's friends) offered to take us there the next morning, early before our flight back home. Fortunately, he made the trip happen and it happened to be the highlight of our stay. A must-do for all who decide to stay here but remember to bring the appropriate jungle-trekking attire/equipment. The trek wasn't a cake-walk but it was an extraordinary experience you can't easily get elsewhere. We found it really nice of Phil to offer to take us on that little adventure on such short notice and to wake up so early so we would we back in time to catch our flight. He was overall an amazing guide.

As for the accommodation, we had no complaints- it was not at all noisy, there was hot water available all day, air conditioned, comfortable igloo-style rooms that we found really charming and slept well in all 3 nights. The small salt-water pool there was also really nice to relax in during the day and they had a cozy rock bar that's great to hang out at when it gets dark. Food was easily available throughout the day from breakfast to 1030pm at night and all meals were delicious, freshly home-cooked by Rong's mother for very affordable prices.

Ultimately, we strongly recommend Krabi homestay for those who are looking for an extremely unique getaway experience, much different than the average beach holiday. And even if you aren't into outdoor adventures or aren't a huge fan of nature, anyone can enjoy the care-free atmosphere of the place and the company you'll encounter here.

PS: if you're looking for a place to party or bring a large group of friends/family to just enjoy being away from the concrete jungle, this is DEFINITELY the place for you.